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What was one source of inspiration for America's political ideas?
What was one source of inspiration for America's political ideas?
- The influence of foreign governments
- The rule of law (correct)
- The military achievements of the British
- The absolute power of the monarch
What was the significance of the Magna Carta in influencing America's political ideas?
What was the significance of the Magna Carta in influencing America's political ideas?
- It limited the power of the queen/king
- It made the ruler subject to any law (correct)
- It emphasized separation of governmental powers
- It declared the supremacy of Parliament
How did the English Bill of Rights impact America's political ideas?
How did the English Bill of Rights impact America's political ideas?
- It emphasized self-government in the colonies
- It promoted the idea of a single ruling authority
- It prohibited the king or queen from changing laws without Parliament’s consent (correct)
- It granted absolute power to the monarch
What did Baron de Montesquieu argue as the only way to achieve liberty?
What did Baron de Montesquieu argue as the only way to achieve liberty?
Which historical document declared the supremacy of Parliament and influenced America's political ideas?
Which historical document declared the supremacy of Parliament and influenced America's political ideas?
Which event led to the colonies' first written Constitution?
Which event led to the colonies' first written Constitution?
What was the primary reason for Maryland's refusal to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
What was the primary reason for Maryland's refusal to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
Which power of Congress under the Articles of Confederation led to disputes among the states?
Which power of Congress under the Articles of Confederation led to disputes among the states?
What assurance did Thomas Jefferson provide to Maryland to persuade them to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
What assurance did Thomas Jefferson provide to Maryland to persuade them to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
Why did the government under the Articles of Confederation lack a president or a national court system?
Why did the government under the Articles of Confederation lack a president or a national court system?
What was a significant obstacle in the ratification process of the Articles of Confederation?
What was a significant obstacle in the ratification process of the Articles of Confederation?
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Which state's constitution of 1780 is the oldest still in effect?
Which state's constitution of 1780 is the oldest still in effect?
What did the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom declare?
What did the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom declare?
What was the impact of expanded suffrage in some states?
What was the impact of expanded suffrage in some states?
What was the main role of the Committee of thirteen appointed by the Continental Congress?
What was the main role of the Committee of thirteen appointed by the Continental Congress?
What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?
What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?
What was the role of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
What was the role of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
What were the two main focus of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
What were the two main focus of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
How did the United States government address the issue of protecting its citizens after disbanding the Continental Army?
How did the United States government address the issue of protecting its citizens after disbanding the Continental Army?
What was the impact of Britain closing its ports to American ships after the Treaty of Paris?
What was the impact of Britain closing its ports to American ships after the Treaty of Paris?
Why did Congress face challenges in regulating interstate commerce during that time?
Why did Congress face challenges in regulating interstate commerce during that time?
Why were state leaders criticizing the national government in relation to the agreement with Spain over the lower Mississippi River?
Why were state leaders criticizing the national government in relation to the agreement with Spain over the lower Mississippi River?
What role did the lack of power to establish tariffs have on Congress's ability to address trading issues with Britain?
What role did the lack of power to establish tariffs have on Congress's ability to address trading issues with Britain?
How did high British tariffs and the closure of markets in the British West Indies affect American traders?
How did high British tariffs and the closure of markets in the British West Indies affect American traders?
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